National Human Genome Research Institute

National Institutes of Health U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Fact Sheets on Science, Research, Ethics and the Institute

The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) has produced a series of fact sheets to provide an overview of the institute, explore the social implications of genetic research, and explain complex genetic concepts and research techniques to a non-scientific audience.

Teachers, students and the general public alike will find the materials clearly written and easy to understand.